The 31st Annual Lefeber Hughes Winter Series on Aging
2026-01-27 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-24 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
The Lefeber Hughes Winter Series on Aging features nationally recognized experts in gerontology, including research educators, basic scientists, clinicians, and social scientists. This five-week series of presentations is open to all, and we invite UTMB faculty, staff, students, trainees, and members of the local community to attend.

January 27, 2026: Kevin P. High, MD, MS, MACP, FIDSAFebruary 3, 2026: Jessica Lee, MDFebruary 10, 2026: Sara J. Czaja, PhDFebruary 17, 2026: Debra K. Sullivan, PhD, RDFebruary 24, 2026: Brent Masel, MD

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2026 Aspire-IOTOX Symposium
2026-01-29 08:00 - 17:00 | MD Anderson Cancer Center, Zayed Building and via Zoom
Attend the ASPIRE-IOTOX Symposium either in person or via Zoom to connect with experts, share research, and explore advancements in immunotherapy toxicities.Engage in discussions and presentations focused on new technologies and strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026, 1:30 PM – Saturday, April 25, 2026, 4:00 PMLocation: MD Anderson Cancer Center – Zayed Building, Houston, TX (Also available via Zoom)

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We invite faculty, trainees and staff to submit abstracts in the areas of clinical, translational, and basic science research.Jan. 31, 2026: Extended Deadline for Oral Presentation consideration. Feb. 27, 2026: Extended Deadline for Poster Presentation consideration only

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GCC IDDD REACH and BioHouston BioConnect, Feb. 3, 2026
2026-02-03 16:30 - 18:00 | TX
We invite all healthcare technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and biotech stakeholders to join us for the February 3, 2026, BioConnect. BioConnect aims to promote collaboration among academic and industry innovators and key stakeholders within our growing biotech ecosystem. Each month, this networking event is hosted by one of our exceptional technology development resources and will feature local biotech companies. All career levels (e.g., students and postdocs) are welcome.

This month’s BioConnect will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 4:30-6:00 pm, at TMC Collaborative Building, Levy Conference Room.

Symposium on Aging
2026-02-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine, 1825 Pressler St., Houston, Texas, 77303, 1825 Pressler St., Houston, Texas, 77030

GCC Integrative Development, Regeneration and Repair Symposium
2026-02-12 08:50 - 18:00 | TX

IDDD Round Table, Concept to IND - Antibody-Drug Conjugate
2026-02-12 15:30 - 17:00 | TX
We invite you to register for the February GCC IDDD Round Table Workshop: Concept to IND – Antibody-Drug Conjugate. This month will feature presentations from Michael Torres, Crossbridge Bio, and Kyoji Tsuchikama, UT Health Science Center, Houston.

#Pain2026 Workshop, Neuro-immune Interactions and Pain, Feb. 20, 2026
2026-02-20 13:00 - 14:00 | TX
The GCC Translational Pain Research Consortia invites you to register for the February 20 #Pain2026 workshop, focusing on Neuro-immune Interactions and Pain. The event will occur via Zoom webinar from 1-2 p.m. (CT). Registration is free.

Xinzhong Dong, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Jaewon Sim, Michigan State University

15th Annual GCC Translational Pain Research Conference
2026-03-03 10:00 - 2026-03-04 12:00 | Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC), 6500 Main Street, Auditorium, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
15th Annual GCC Translational Pain Research ConferenceKenote presenters:Rajesh Khanna, Univ. of Florida, College of MedicineAngelika Lampert, Uniklinik RWTH

6th Intrinsic Capacity, Frailty and Sarcopenia Research (ICFSR) Conference
2026-03-10 08:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00 | Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001
We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the 16th International Conference on Frailty and Sarcopenia Research (ICFSR 2026), taking place March 10–12, 2026, at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC.

ICFSR 2026 is fully hybrid so join us in-person in Washington, DC or enjoy the entire conference on our virtual platform! Visit this website here.

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GCC IDDD REACH and BioHouston BioConnect, March 12, 2026
2026-03-12 16:30 - 18:00 | TX
We invite all healthcare technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and biotech stakeholders to join us for the March 12 BioConnect networking series. BioConnect promotes collaboration among academic and industry innovators and key stakeholders within our growing biotech ecosystem. Each month, BioConnect is hosted by one of our exceptional technology development resources and features local biotech companies. All career levels (e.g., students and postdocs) are welcome.

This month’s BioConnect will take place on March 12, 2026, from 4:30-6:00 pm at Fannin Partners, 3900 Essex Lane, Suite 275, 77027.

Space is limited, so register now.

10th Annual Hot Topics in Aging
2026-03-13 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
Collaborating to advance science and practice in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias -Leveraging DPRIT

Date & Time: Friday, March 13, 2026, from 8 am – 5 pmLocation: UTHealth Houston Cooley University Life Center, 7440 Cambridge St., Houston, TX77054

Texas Resource Center on Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) Workshop, March 20, 2026
2026-03-20 10:00 - 15:30 | TX
This workshop provides a practical introduction to handling survey weights and missing data in applied survey analysis. Topics include complex sampling designs, appropriate use of weights, modern imputation techniques, approaches to non‑random missingness, and Bayesian methods for missing data. Nationally representative datasets such as NHANES and HRS will be used for demonstration. Participants will gain conceptual understanding and practical skills to strengthen their survey‑based research. Registration is free!

Sponsor: Texas RCMAR Analysis CoreHost: UTMB Department of Biostatistics and Data ScienceDate: Friday, March 20, 2026, from 10 AM – 3 PMLocation: Virtual

Click Here to view the Workshop WebsiteView the PDF Flyer HereClick Here to Register (Registration is FREE!)

1st Annual Gulf Coast Consortia Aging & Geroscience Symposium
2026-04-01 09:00 - 17:15 | Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC), 6500 Main Street, Auditorium, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Keynote presenter: Heather Whitson, Duke Univ. Additional confirmed presenters include: Behnaam Aazhang, Rice Univ.; Alberto Aparicio, Univ. of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston; Margaret Beier, Rice Univ.; Katarzyna Cieslik, Houston Methodist Research Inst.; William Hopkins, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Yun Nancy Huang, Texas A&M Health Science Center; Georgios Karras, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Jessica Lee, UTHealth Houston; Hongjie Li, Baylor College of Medicine; Missy Morrow, Univ. of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston; Indira Mysorekar, Baylor College of Medicine; Henry Pownall, Houston Methodist Research Inst.; David Reiner, Texas A&M Health Science Center; Andrea Stavoe, Univ. of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.

For more information, please visit the symposium website.

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Cancer Connection: Translating Cancer Discovery to Impact at UTMB
2026-04-07 09:00 - 15:00 | TX
Explore how cancer discoveries move from scientific insight to real-world impact. Cancer Connection brings together the UTMB research community to examine how academic research, biotechnology startups, and research funders work together to advance new cancer therapies and improve outcomes for patients.

Event Details

What: A symposium focused on connecting cancer discovery, biotechnology innovation, and research funding to advance cancer research at UTMBWhen: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Check-in begins at 8:30 AM)Where: Levin Hall Dining Room, 2.217

Featured Speakers:

Michael Torres – CEO, Cross Bridge BioUpendra Marathi – CEO, 7Hills PharmaScott Heibert, PhD – Chief Scientific Officer, Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)Ruth Rechis, PhD – Executive Director of Outreach and Prevention, Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)

Register here: Cancer Connection: Research Symposium

Questions? Please contact Matt Mendoza at malmendo@utmb.edu.Event Details

GCC IDDD REACH and BioHouston BioConnect, April 7, 2026
2026-04-07 16:30 - 18:00 | TX
We invite all healthcare technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and biotech stakeholders to join us for the April 7 BioConnect networking series. BioConnect promotes collaboration among academic and industry innovators and key stakeholders within our growing biotech ecosystem. Each month, BioConnect is hosted by one of our exceptional technology development resources and features local biotech companies. All career levels (e.g., students and postdocs) are welcome.

This month’s BioConnect will take place on April 7, 2026, from 4:30-6:00 pm at Texas Medical Center Innovation, 2450 Holcombe, Suite 1, 77021.

7th Annual GCC Innovative Drug Discovery and Development Conference
2026-05-05 00:00 - 2026-05-06 23:59 | TX

NIH 5th Geroscience Summit: Revisiting the Geroscience Hypothesis - Focus on Health
2026-12-02 08:00 - 2026-12-03 17:00 | NIH Main Campus, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892, 9000 Rockville Pike, Building 35, Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
Geroscience is an interdisciplinary field focused on the discovery and translation of methods and interventions targeting pathways involved in the biology of aging to prevent, minimize, or reverse chronic diseases and functional decline that frequently occur in older individuals. NIH supports the field of geroscience through research funding, educational/training opportunities, and the longstanding NIH Geroscience Interest Group (GSIG). The GSIG includes staff members from several NIH Institutes and Centers and develops scientific and educational events for the community.

The Fifth Geroscience Summit: Revisiting the Geroscience Hypothesis – Focus on Health will be held on December 2-3, 2026, and will bring together academic and industry researchers with clinicians and other groups invested in geroscience to examine recent progress and identify important knowledge gaps. The summit agenda includes eight sessions during which speakers will provide their high-level perspectives and share ideas for how to move the field forward.

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